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Originally Posted by August
I think if Congress had agreed with Jeffersons total "Wall of Separation" then I think they would have said so, but they didn't. The First Amendment is pretty clear: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.
There is nothing in that which implies a community free Americans cannot include prayers and benedictions in their civic ceremonies, just like the US Congress does.
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But the constitution also says that there will be no religious test for federal government positions.
To me, this clearly indicates an intent to keep religion a private thing and totally separate from official duties.